Published: August 19, 2021
AsBuilt of Piping Spool Pieces
The Challenge:
Utilize laser scanning to capture all piping for a like kind replacement of saltwater cooling pipe. Existing drawings were limited and barely legible.
The Solution:
3D modeling was created to assist the pipe designers with detailed spool design for custom 24” ductile iron fabrication. Scans were taken on a tall (24’) tripod to visualize pipe spigots not seen from grade or on the drawings.
Quick Facts:
Poor Drawings – The only available drawings of the existing equipment were unreadable.
Immediate Replacement Drawings Needed – The engineering staff was placed in a difficult position. The plant needed replacement part drawings, but there was a lack of accurate as-is conditions.
Accurate Fabrication Drawings – Utilizing 3D scanning provides an accurate means to produce fabrication drawings which you can rely on to be accurate.
Future Replacement Part Drawings – Once captured and designed in 3D, you can reproduce future replacement parts with confidence.
Deliverables:
Point Cloud
3D Modeling
3D Design Backgrounds